Horam vs St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    77/100
    Horam Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      40/100
      St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) Sussex Police

      Horam vs St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) Results

      A
      77/100
      Safe
      Horam
      Sussex Police
      170 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.8% trend
      45.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      40/100
      Below Average
      St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)
      Sussex Police
      649 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.6% trend
      51.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Horam
      B St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)
      Safety Score
      77/100 Safe
      40/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      170
      649
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      212
      609
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.8%
      ↑6.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      45.5%
      51.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Horam
      B St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)
      Violent Crime
      70 ↓16%
      134 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      26 ↓32%
      93 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓13%
      24 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓29%
      10 ↑67%
      Burglary
      6 ↑0%
      14 ↑17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↑47%
      36 ↓12%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↓17%
      Public Order
      13 ↓13%
      39 ↓15%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      6 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      12 ↓54%
      270 ↑10%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      7 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      4 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓33%
      6 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Horam is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 40/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Horam safer than St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?

      Horam has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 170 crimes in the last 12 months. St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) with 649 crimes. Horam scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Horam vs St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?

      Horam shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) shows +6.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Horam and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?

      In Horam, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (70 incidents). In St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre), it is Shoplifting (270 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Horam and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?

      Horam recorded 26 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) recorded 93. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Horam vs St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?

      Violent crime in Horam totalled 70 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 134 in St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Horam and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Horam recorded 212 crimes (now 170, a change of -19.8%). St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) recorded 609 crimes previously (now 649, +6.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Horam and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Horam has a resolution rate of 45.5% and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) has 51.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Horam and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?

      Horam falls within the Sussex Police boundary. St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Horam and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Horam or St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Horam and St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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